Senior Director, Biopharma Growth & Partnerships

IQVIA Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 362,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Inc. is seeking a senior sales leader to establish and manage a robust business development program across multiple U.S. locations, including Chicago.

You will direct territory sales teams, develop strategic plans, and drive opportunities from identification to contract award. The role emphasizes relationship-building with senior client executives, coaching of staff, and achieving growth targets in a fast-paced environment with 40% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management.
• 15+ years of relevant CRO services sales experience, including 5 years of management responsibility.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven track record at developing mid-level and high-level Biotech contacts.
• Strategic business and industry awareness and the ability to translate emerging industry trends relevant to the organization.
• Solid understanding of commercialization and the principles of drug discovery and development.
• Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to work simultaneously on multiple priorities.
• Excellent skills using Microsoft Office Suite: MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence others both internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Experience and ability to progressively coach and mentor employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.
• 40% travel is required (based on location).

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage an effective business development program to maximize organizational growth.
• Direct business development activities to achieve sales and new business goals from identification through contract award.
• Establish and maintain relationships with senior levels within customer organization and within IQVIA, Inc.
• Manage a sales team for respective territory in accordance with organization’s policies and applicable legislation.
• Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems.
• Approve actions on human resources matters, including salary administration.
• Establish and manage an effective sales program to maximize organization growth.
• Provide direction and serve as a resource for sales staff members, including performance management, career progression, and professional development.
• Utilize established industry network to assist junior sales staff in relationship development and to identify potential business opportunities.
• Continuously monitor status of Customer Account Plans and business targets to ensure a pipeline of opportunities is maintained.
• Collaborate with Senior Management and functional managers as needed to identify operations team members for proposal defense meetings.
• Actively participates in proposal preparation meetings and/or proposal defense meetings as needed.
• Represent respective Sales Team to Senior Management on key business updates related to sales activities.
• Research and identify target markets, build relationships, perform in-depth presentations, strategic analysis, and execution of implemented plans for IQVIA service Lines.
• Ensure that the sales team members are sufficiently trained to meet their job objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Influence

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IQVIA Inc. is seeking a senior sales leader to establish and manage a robust business development program across multiple U.S. locations, including Chicago.

You will direct territory sales teams, develop strategic plans, and drive opportunities from identification to contract award. The role emphasizes relationship-building with senior client executives, coaching of staff, and achieving growth targets in a fast-paced environment with 40% travel.